2011 Linebackers

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The star for this week is Oklahoma's Tom Wort. Against Florida State - he had 8 tackles, 1.5 sacks and an INT (for a 12 yard return). He looked quick and explosive.

Because several teams are still playing cupcakes, I didn't look at all the stats (not even close to it). So, feel free to post any performances that interested you from Saturday.

 

[celticdb15]

Kuechly had 18 tackles in the opener against Northwestern!

 

[Deadlift]

Chase Thomas was very good last season. He had the break-out season that I thought he would have. However, a couple more sacks would have been iceing on the cake!

http://espn.go.com/college-football/player/_/id/380487/chase-thomas

This year, though, his sacks are on the increase so far. If he stays healthy, it would be nice to see him get at least 9/10 sacks.

 

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The star for this week is Vanderbilt's Chase Garnham, only a Sophomore. Against superhuman South Carolina, he had 10 tackles (8 of them solo). http://espn.go.com/college-football/player/_/id/500870/chase-garnham

Also, isn't it "amazing" how South Carolina plays against a Whiter defense like Vandys, and only scores 21 points? Very odd!

 

[Deadlift]

The star for this week is Patrick Larimore of UCLA. He is having a break-out season. Against Stanford, he had 11 tackles (8 solo). http://espn.go.com/college-football/player/_/id/380722/patrick-larimore

He looked awesome out there. Some other stats from yesterday:


Luke Kuechly -- 14 tackles (8 solo)

Andrew Sweat -- 10 tackles

Max Bullough -- 9 tackles and a sack

Chris Borland -- 7 tackles

Jake Holland -- 6 tackles (4 solo) against South Carolina

 

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Mike Taylor, of Wisconsin, picked off Taylor Martinez. He also had 14 tackles. http://espn.go.com/college-football/player/_/id/381010/mike-taylor

He's a good linebacker, but has had some unfortunate injuries.

 

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The star for this week is - again - Chase Garnham. Vandy's "D" played valiantly for more than a half, but when you can't score, you are going to lose (and the score will usually look more lopsided than it really was). Chase had 10 tackles!


Luke Kuechly -- 16 tackles (11 solo)

Andrew Sweat -- 9 tackles

Houston Bates -- 7 solo tackles

Tom Wort -- 7 tackles


Patrick Larimore -- 6 tackles

Chase Thomas -- 5 tackles and a half-sack

Joey Ehrmann -- 4 tackles and an INT returned for 50 yards!

 

[Deadlift]

I'm just listing a small number of stats for this week..


Chris Borland -- 15 tackles and a half-sack!

Steve Greer -- 10 tackles (in the upset of GA Tech)!

Chase Garnham -- 9 tackles (5 solo)

Mike Olson (of WF) -- 7 tackles


Andrew Sweat -- 6 tackles

Chase Thomas -- 5 tackles (4 solo) and a half-sack

Jake Holland -- 3 solo tackles (I only watched the 1st half of the Auburn/Florida game, and Jake looked explosive).

 

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Luke Kuechly -- 19 tackles

Joey Ehrmann -- 7 tackles

Chase Thomas -- 6 tackles (4 solo)

Blake Lueders -- 5 tackles and a sack


Audie Cole -- 5 tackles (he's having a nice Senior season, but I just didn't post about him yet).

Mike Olson -- 5 tackles

 

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Chris Borland -- 13 tackles

Luke Kuechly -- 12 tackles and an INT!

Joe Holland -- 10 tackles and an INT!

Andrew Sweat -- 8 tackles


I don't know how I missed Purdue's Joe Holland.. he is nimble and instinctive and is playing well as a Senior. http://espn.go.com/college-football/player/_/id/237332/joe-holland

 

[Freethinker]

Chris Borland -- 13 tackles

Luke Kuechly -- 12 tackles and an INT!

Joe Holland -- 10 tackles and an INT!

Andrew Sweat -- 8 tackles


I don't know how I missed Purdue's Joe Holland.. he is nimble and instinctive and is playing well as a Senior. http://espn.go.com/college-football/player/_/id/237332/joe-holland

Every week Kuechly puts up ridiculous tackle numbers and I have a hard time putting it into context. Is he an absolute beast or is it a product of his team? Is he the best linebacker prospect in college football (White, black or other)?

 

[backrow]

even dwfs seem to love him. he'll be a first rounder, for sure, i wonder how he'll test athletically.

 

[Deadlift]

Luke's instincts are ridiculously good. In an instant, he can diagnose a play, get there and wrap up. He has the range of a safety, a position he excelled at for at least one year (Junior I think) in high school.

Mel Kiper actually has Kuechly third at linebacker, behind Te'o and Burfict. I'd definitely put Kuechly above head-case (not to mention poor technician) Burfict. Kuechly has proven to be a superior tackler to Te'o, while Te'o has the pass-rushing edge. Te'o benefits from having been in the Rivals 100 while Luke was a 3-star..

 

[celticdb15]

Kuechly's been the real deal since he arrived on campus as an undersized freshman. All he's done since is continue to get bigger, faster, and stronger.

 

[Freethinker]

Thanks guys for the insight.

 

[celticdb15]

Wisconsin LB Mike Taylor recorded a career best 22 tackles(10 solo) against Ohio State!!

 

[Deadlift]

Chris Borland -- 10 tackles and an INT (returned for 12 yards)!

Mike Taylor -- 9 tackles and an INT

Patrick Larimore -- 8 tackles (7 solo) in the UCLA upset of Arizona State.

Audie Cole -- 7 tackles and a sack

Chase Thomas -- 2 tackles and a sack


**Borland and Cole should both be taken in the 1st or 2nd round of the Draft!

 

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Cincinnati's -- J.K. Schaffer -- had 13 tackles against PITT. He also has 7 career picks.

http://espn.go.com/college-football/player/_/id/482923/jk-schaffer

Is the NFL going to give him a chance?

 

[Carolina Speed]

Danny Coale VTech 63 yd. TD REC!

 

[Carolina Speed]

Danny Coale VTech 63 yd. TD REC!

Sorry, should have put that under receivers!

 

[Deadlift]

A solid week: :smiley:


Luke Kuechly -- 18 tackles (9 solo)!

Mike Taylor -- 13 tackles (8 solo)!

J.K. Schaffer -- 9 tackles

Steve Greer -- 9 tackles


Max Gruder (PITT) -- 8 tackles (7 solo)!

Joe Holland (Purdue) -- 7 tackles (5 solo)

Tank Carder -- 7 tackles (5 solo)

Chris Borland -- 7 tackles (4 solo)

Audie Cole -- 6 tackles

 

[Deadlift]

Heading into the home stretch, some very nice performances..


Chris Borland -- 18 tackles!

Luke Kuechly -- 14 tackles!

J.K. Schaffer -- 13 tackles and 1.5 sacks!

Mike Taylor -- 13 tackles!


Glenn Carson (PENN STATE) -- 11 tackles (6 solo). His best collegiate game thus far.

Tank Carder -- 9 tackles (6 solo), and an INT return for a 69-yd TD!

Steve Greer -- 8 tackles (5 solo) and 2 sacks!! He's a star.

Audie Cole -- 6 tackles

 

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Iowa linebackers

--NOTE: On ESPN, none of their starters, 2 Whites and a black, have stats listed from their game against Michigan State that occurred the other week. So, for now, I'll just go by what is listed.--


Sophomore - James Morris - leads the team in tackles with 87, edging Kirksey (black) who has 84 tackles. http://espn.go.com/college-football/player/_/id/500835/james-morris

Senior - Tyler Nielsen - has 49 tackles. http://espn.go.com/college-football/player/_/id/236646/tyler-nielsen

 

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Arizona senior -- Derek Earls -- is having a good season. 68 tackles (51 solo). http://espn.go.com/college-football/player/_/id/504665/derek-earls

 

[Carolina Speed]

Luke Kuelchy sets the ACC single-season record for tackles, passing the mark of 183 he set last year! Also became BC's all-time leading tackler with his 525th stop in the first half.

Kuelchy could be a first round pick if he decides to leave early.

Does anyone know his measureables?